Gurja Himal Expedition

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“Gurja may be hidden from fame, but it reveals greatness to those who climb it. ”

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Brief Information about Gurja Himal Expedition

Gurja Himal Expedition (7193m,23,599ft)
Gurja Himal stands at 7193m/23599ft. This peak is part of the Dhaulagiri Himal, a subrange in the Himalayas. This peak is the shortest of the Dhaulagiri range. Gurja Himal lies in 21km west of Dhaulagiri I. It is locally called as a Dhaulashri. Climbers mostly ascend via the west ridge. Climber should be technically skilled because Gurja Himal requires ice and mixed climbing proficiency. Gurja Himal expedition offers an intense technical challenge under dramatic Himalayan vistas. Gurja Himal (28°40′26″N, 83°16′37″E) is located south of Churen Himal. The south side of the mountain is a huge, steep wall about 4 kilometers high. It's very difficult to climb and hardly anyone has ever tried it. If you're a climber looking to avoid busy peaks like Himlung, Ama Dablam, and Baruntse and summit a 7000m peak in a less-touristic region, the Gurja Himal Expedition is for you. Climbing conditions are best during spring and autumn. The optimal climbing months are March, April, September, and October. Gurja Himal offers stunning views of Dhaulagiri II-VI, Churen Himal (Main, East & West), Putha Hiunchuli, and Junction Peak and False Junction Peak.

Climbing History of Gurja Himal

November 1st, 1969, marked the first successful climb of Gurja Himal. Japanese expedition team made it to the top for the very first time, including team members Mr. Tomokuni Saeki,Lhakpa Tenzing, A. Lnouye, S. Kanayama, H. Sakai, K. Shimoda and Y. Yakushi. Using the west ridge, they made their ascent. Success in climbing depends on your preparation and prior experience. Satori Adventures recommends that clients have summited at least two 6000m peaks, possess advanced ice and rock climbing skills, and be proficient in fixed line ascents and descents. Speed is irrelevant; it's stability and might that be important. Mental strength and physical relaxation are equally important for success.

Route and Camp Details of Gurja Himal Expedition

The expedition should be completed in approximately 40 days. Our staff will establish a base camp near the glacier, setting up your temporary housing for the duration of your climb. You'll arrive at base camp within 10 days of your expedition's start. You will travel by road to Darbang, then you will trek from Darbang to Lumsung, Gurja Khani, and finally to Base Camp. In between 10-18 days, our team will establish Proper Base camp with excellent facilities and began carrying goods and loads to Camp 1 and Camp 2 after completing a Puja Ceremony at base camp. Client rotation depends on their physical fitness and how their bodies react to altitude and the environment. During our members' rest time at base camp, our Sherpa team will continue looking out for route, fixed camps and prepare for the summit push. If you are physically fit and health conditions are good, we will begin the summit push. Considering the weather forecast, group fitness, and recovery conditions, we began our journey to the summit.

In Summary, Base Camp–(4600m/15,091ft)
Camps I–(5300m/17,388ft)
Camp II–(5900m/19,357ft)
Camp III -(6500m/21,325ft.)

Arrival & trekking will be in between (1-10 days)
The process of Load Carrying and acclimatization will last between 11 and 19 days.
Camp Rotations will be in between (20-27 days)
Summit windows will be around (28-32 days)
The descent and trek out are expected to last between 33 and 37 days.

Satori Adventures Risk and Rescue

Helicopter Rescue Access:
We advise clients to carry valid high-altitude evacuation insurance covering helicopter rescue from 6000m.
Communication & Tracking:
In our expedition, there will be easy and constant communication between base camp and high camps due to equipped satellite phones, walkie-talkies, and radios. Weather Monitoring and GPS tracking allows to know about any issues on the mountain. Emergency contact systems are on standby, ready to coordinate and support.
Medical Support:
Medical Safety & Rescue trained sherpas will be with you during the journey. Sherpas do daily basis health checkups/ team leader to monitor sign of dehydration, frostbite and fatigue. v

Satori Adventures Climbing Sherpas Guide?

Experience matters most during a climbing expedition, especially when aiming for the summit. Satori Adventures employs guides who have summited the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, multiple times—some with a record of up to 15 successful ascents. Our guides are technically proficient in advanced climbing techniques such as ice climbing, rock climbing, and snow climbing. They are also skilled in setting up high-altitude camps and fixing ropes to ensure the safety and success of your expedition. All our guides are certified and properly trained in first aid, altitude sickness prevention, and high-altitude rescue protocols. During the climb, trekkers can observe diverse local cultures and traditions, with which our guides are very familiar, adding cultural depth to the journey. Most of our guides are knowledgeable in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese, making communication more comfortable and inclusive for international climbers.

Why climb with Satori Adventures in Gurja Himal?

It is essential to choose the right expedition guide service—one that not only cares for its clients but also ensures the best, safest, and most secure mountaineering experience. In Nepal, there are many trekking companies that offer 7,000-8,000 meter expeditions, including Mount Annapurna. However, only around 45 to 50 companies regularly operate expeditions on peaks of 7,000 meters and above, including 8,000-meter mountains. We at Satori Adventures are proud to be among these few elite companies, consistently organizing and successfully running high-altitude expeditions with an excellent success rate. It is very important that the climbers who choose Satori Adventures for this trip of a lifetime have expectations that are compatible with the program we offer and the style of expedition Satori Adventures runs. We aim to assemble a team of compatible climbers committed to summiting, prioritizing safety and support, not just filling expedition spaces.We are always striving to develop and grow our operational systems to ensure you get the best possible experience. Our premium base camp experience and handpicked expedition crew set us apart. People widely regard our expedition cooks as the best in the business. Our cooks provide meals that sustain your body for the rigors of the ascent. We also provide diverse choices to suit vegetarian, vegan, Indian, or any specified requests. If you have a special nutritional request, please let us know 50 days prior to the start of your expedition so we can plan accordingly. Satori Adventures never compromise on the quality and safety of our clients. We provide maximum summit success. Choose an experienced provider. Experienced and supportive climbing team members. We provide highly qualified team leaders and Sirdars. We provide the highest-quality camp facilities and food.

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Facts of the Trip

First Ascent: November 1, 1969 from West ridge by Mr. T. Saeki, Lhakpa Tenzing, A. Lnouye, S. Kanayama, H. Sakai, K. Shimoda and Y. Yakushi

Meals: B/B plan in Kathmandu & B,L,D in during Driving and climbing period

Highest access: 7193m (23,599ft)

Duration: 37 Days

Group Size: 02-10 people

Co-ordinates: 28°40′26″N 83°16′37″E

Location: Dhaulagiri Himal

Country: Nepal

Airport: Kathmandu

Grade: AD/Scottish Grade III

Accommodation: Three star to five stars as request

Transportation: Car, Jeep, Mini Bus

Best season: Late spring (traditionally less hazardous) and autumn

Major Activity: Trekking/Mountaineering

Culture: Gurung, Thakali, Magar

Mode of Travel: Tea House/ Camping

Climbing route: Northwest Spur and North Ridge

Himalayan sights: Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Putha Hiunchuli

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Itinerary Details
Full Board Service
BC Service
Price
Climbing Info.
FAQs
Fixed Departure

Brief Itinerary of Gurja Himal Expedition

Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350m/4,429ft). Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02:

Preparation, briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities.

Day 03:

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m/3,116ft) 6hrs.Lodge accommodation.

Day 04:

Drive from Pokhara to Darbang (1110m/3,641ft) 5 hrs. Lodge accommodation.

Day 05:

Trek from Darbang to Takum via Dharapani village (1670m/5,479ft.) 5 hrs. Camping accommodation.

Day 06:

Trek from Takum to Lumsang village (2120m/6,955ft.)6 hrs. Camping accommodation.

Day 07:

Trek from Lumsang to Gurja Village (2620m/8,595ft.) 7 hrs.Camping accommodation.

Day 08:

Trek Gurja village to Darsinge Khark (3600m/11,811ft) 6 hrs.Camping accommodation.

Day 09:

Trek from Darsinge Khark to Burjunga Khark (3415m/11,204ft.)5 hrs.Camping accommodation.

Day 10:

Trek from Burjunga Kharka to Gurja Himal BC (4600m/15,091ft.) 3 hrs.Camping accommodation.

Day 11-29:

Climbing Period Gurja Himal (7193m/23,599ft).

Day 30:

Clean up base camp and trek from Hurja BC to Burjunga Khark (3415m/11,204ft.)5 hrs.Camping accommodation.

Day 31:

Trek from Burjunga Khark- Gurja Village (2620m/8,595ft) 6 hrs.Camping accommodation.

Day 32:

Trek from Gurjagoan village to Lulang village (2200m/7,218ft.) 5 hrs. Camping accommodation.

Day 33:

Trek from Lulang to Dharapani to Darbang (1670m/5,479ft.) 5 hrs. Tea house accommodation.

Day 34:

Drive from Darbang to Pokhara via Beni overnight at hotel accommodation.

Day 35:

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft) 6 hrs. Transportation provided by tourist mini bus. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.

Day 36:

Free and rest day at Kathmandu. Farewell celebration dinner with cultural program in the evening.

Day 37:

Transfer to Kathmandu airport for final departure.

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The services we provide in the Gurja Himal Expedition (Cost Includes)

To ensure your safety and avoid the natural panic of people entering a new destination for the first time, Satori Adventures provides pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on your arrivals and departures.
Representatives of Satori Adventures will be waiting for you on arrival at both domestic and international airports with a Satori banner with your placard so that you can easily find our person. Satori's identity card will accompany the person for your confirmation.
According to the above Gurja Himal Expedition climbing schedule, Satori Adventures will arrange four nights demanded category (from tourist star to five-star) of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu.
Satori Adventures will provide experienced, and government authorized (licensed holder) high altitude trekking/ climbing Sherpa guide (Expedition leader) during the trekking and climbing.
Surface transportation will only be included during the trekking and major city for members as per the scheduled itinerary.
According to the schedule program, Satori Adventures arranged regular flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu for climbing members and climbing Sherpa guides.
Satori Adventures will provide you with a lovely tea house accommodation (except chain hotels) to stay in and eat during the trekking trails.
Lunch in the trekking is usually made on the way, while dinner and breakfast are made at the tea house where you stay overnight. Satori Adventures provides a clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/ coffee at the tea house's menu throughout the trek and camping accommodation at the advance base camp and Camp-02 during the ascent of Gurja Himal.
Satori Adventures will arrange all food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the Gurja Himal expedition for both members and expedition crews.
Satori Adventures provide EPI Cooking gas, and the stove will be provided in camps one, three, and south col for cooking food, tea, coffee, boiling water, and heating nutrition high altitude package food.
Satori Adventures will provide all the essentials for trekking, Gurja Himal climbing, rowing, and camping at the advanced base camp.
Climbing Mt. Gurja himal duration takes more than other 7000m and brings an extended stay at the Advance base camp. Items like kitchen tents, stores tent, dining tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils are high quality and branded, where we will try to provide more convenience.
During the ascent of Mount Gurja Himal Satori Adventures will provide a chef cook, cook assistant, helper, and base camp manager at the advanced base camp to take care of your food, drinks, and other necessary services your good and comfort.
Satori Adventures allow up to 60kg of personal climbing equipment per person during the flight onboard and during trekking in Gurja Himal expedition carried by porter/ yak/ mules.
The offer cost includes Mount Gurja Himal regular route climbing royalty and the Nepal Government's climbing permit. (Permit issued by Department of Tourism)
As Mount Gurja Himal Peak is located at Annapurna Conservation territory, Satori adventures provide you a permit for Annapurna conservation Permit.
The Trekkers' Information Management Systems permit issued by the trekking agency association of Nepal is required to enter the area of Annapurna Consversation and so Satori Adventures provides you a TIMS permit too.
The right weather is a crucial factor in a safe and successful ascent. As far as possible, we will provide a regular upcoming day's weather forecast from the Kathmandu office for the Putha Hiunchuli climb duration.
Satori Adventures provides all wages, clinical, equipment, and accidental insurance for all elaborate staff in the journey and climbing.
We provide first aid medical kits for the group and the staff, taking care of your climbing and health safety.
Trekking and mountaineering are often inaccessible and far from information, communication, and transportation in the Himalayas, so information and communication are significant for safety and a successful trip. That's why Satori Adventures provides satellite phones, walkie-talkies (radio set) with the expedition team leader, and your climbing Sherpa guide. Satellite phones available for members at the cost of US$ 3 per minute call.
Satori Adventures provides V25 north face two main model tents with comfortable mattresses at the advanced base camps, and above the advance camp, two members have one tent. (In advance base camp 1:1 tent and above base camp 2:1 tent as per safety.)
Satori Adventures offers dynamic/static rope, ice screws, snow bar, and rock piton locked unlocked Carabiners to open the route and for safe and successful climbing.
Satori Adventures arrange a generator for back- up lighting power and charge electronic tools if solar panels are not enough for light and charge the battery.
Satori Adventures arrange transportation, service of food, all needed expedition, content supply to Base Camp from Kathmandu and return to Kathmandu.
Satori Adventures will try to make the base camp as convenient as possible. We will provide you a heater at the base camp for heating the dining room during cold temperatures (mostly required for evening and morning).
Health is a prime concern during your climbing expedition. This is why Satori Adventures include emergency oxygen, mask, and regulator provided to guest and expedition staff requirements.
Till the date, there's no available alternative to electricity or lighting at the Gurja Himal , so that Satori Adventures provides solar panels or generators for lighting, battery, and mobile charging at the base camp.
Satori Adventures include Icefall charges ,Summit rope cost charged by Expedition Operators Association, and Himalayan Rescue Association medical insurance charged in the package cost.
For the climbing proposal of acclimatization and summit target, Satori Adventures included all tents for camps 1, 2, 3, and 4 for members and staff.
During your climbing expedition, Satori Adventures offer you clean, nutritious, and fresh food at the advanced base camp and camp two in Gurja Himal. We provide you nutrition, high altitude package food, and essential EPI cooking gas and stoves to boiled water, tea, coffee, and warm pocket food above the advanced base camp.
Satori Adventures provides all food and fuel for both members and crews at advanced base camps and higher camps during the Gurja Himal expedition.
We offer each climber One Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed, and 03 Times Everest Summiteers Climbing / Expedition Guide (Sherpa) per client with the idea of making your ascent safe and successful. There will also be one experience and professional Leader, Sherpa, for each expedition group.
The package cost includes all wages, equipment allowance, and the load carries bonus for involved staff in trekking and climbing expedition.
The package cost includes all wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurances for the liaison officer.
Satori Adventure always has concerned and top priority about our trekking guides, climbing Sherpa guides, cooks, porters, and involved staff safety during the period of trekking and high mountain climbing. For this reason, we always do medical insurance, helicopter evacuation insurance, and treatment insurance for all involved staff with a reputed insurance company.
As Mount Gurja Himal ascent is long, the stay at Camp two is more extended due to acclimatization. We also take care of our climbers in Camp two and arrange kitchen dining arrangements to supply freshly cooked food.
For your convenience, we always provide maps of related trekking and trekking peak climbing.
During the climbing period of summit target, Satori Adventuresprovide Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of client with requirement appropriate charge.
As adequate quality oxygen, masks and regulators are crucial during Everest climbing. We provide masks and regulators from the latest model of summit or top out brands.
Before your departure, as a memory, Satori Adventures would like to handover Satori T-shirt/ Pashmina and Brochure.
If you need any assistance with departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, Visa extension procedure services, Satori Adventures fully support you without any charges.
The above offer price includes our official service charges, government charges, and all taxes and vat. Except for the above amount, there are not any hidden costs charged by us.
We want to offer you to have dinner with us before you departed from Kathmandu. It will be an opportunity for you to see and learn about Nepali culture and tradition.

Things you need to manage yourself in Gurja Himal Expedition (Cost Exclude)

Kathmandu is Nepal's capital, and since this place offers high quality and delicious food from different countries and groups, we were hoping you could taste the food you like. For that reason, during your stay in Kathmandu, you will have to arrange lunch and dinner (except farewell dinner) by yourself.
Suppose you want to take any packed food, snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, and carbonated soft drinks, any types of alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutria-bars during the trek. In that case, you have to buy it yourself as a customer often requires these items during the trekking. There's no guess on how much and will take by the client and its cost.
Expenses are incurred towards personal nature trekking, climbing equipment, laundry expenses, tips, landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and the internet service is not included in the package. You have to pay for it yourself when you use it.
Personal climbing equipment is one of the significant factors for your safe and successful climbing. So you have to arrange all your personal climbing equipment brand and quality on your own.
Mountaineering is, in itself, a risky and adventurous activity that always takes place in remote areas. So, safety is the primary factor for us. Therefore, you have to arrange your travel insurance covering the cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, medical tests, and hospitalization before you arrive for the trip to Nepal.
The package cost offered above does not include your international flight ticket and Nepal's tourist visa so that you have to pay for your international flight ticket and tourist visa by yourself.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/ unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations costs are not included in the package cost.
Additional costs if needed extra workers, than what we have included in the package.
As per the Mountaineering Association and Department of Tourism rules, after the successful summit, the climbing member has to pay a summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides US$ 700.00 minimum to be paid before departure from Kathmandu.
Our involved expedition staff (chef cook, cook, cook assistance, base camp manager) are hoping for tips, gifts, or something at the end of the trip, which is an opportunity to say how happy you are with our staff and thank you for the kind of service you have rendered. Normally US$ 150.00 per person collected by the team leader and divide to all involved base camp staff except climbing Sherpa guide.
The short sentence, "All the services not mentioned in the above package (cost includes parts) are excluded," It will cost extra if you want additional services.